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The Fae of Boots and Laces
New York City –A family left in the cold isolation of the streets.
How could it come to this?
It’s 1900. Sarah and her husband Jim, a cobbler, fight and scrimp to make ends meet in the cruel reality of life in the city.
But when the unthinkable happens to one of their children, their lives crumble.
Now, with nowhere to turn and survival at stake, a tiny glimmer of hope shines.
But what’s left to sacrifice?
Retelling of the classic fairy tale The Elves and the Shoemaker
How could it come to this?
It’s 1900. Sarah and her husband Jim, a cobbler, fight and scrimp to make ends meet in the cruel reality of life in the city.
But when the unthinkable happens to one of their children, their lives crumble.
Now, with nowhere to turn and survival at stake, a tiny glimmer of hope shines.
But what’s left to sacrifice?
Retelling of the classic fairy tale The Elves and the Shoemaker
46 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2018
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Jennifer Garrett
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I've been writing in one form or another since I was a teenager. I currently live in Florida with my family, but love the state of Virginia where I was born. My works include poetry, short stories, and book three in my upcoming series is now in process.
Influences on my writing include J.R.R. Tolkien, Ursula K. LeGuin, Diana Gabaldon, Jean Auel and Barbara Taylor Bradford.
Check out my work under J.W. Garrett, including Remeon's Quest, the prequel in my YA fantasy series, Realms of Chaos, available now at all your favorite retailers! Also look for Remeon's Destiny, book 1.
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I've been writing in one form or another since I was a teenager. I currently live in Florida with my family, but love the state of Virginia where I was born. My works include poetry, short stories, and book three in my upcoming series is now in process.
Influences on my writing include J.R.R. Tolkien, Ursula K. LeGuin, Diana Gabaldon, Jean Auel and Barbara Taylor Bradford.
Check out my work under J.W. Garrett, including Remeon's Quest, the prequel in my YA fantasy series, Realms of Chaos, available now at all your favorite retailers! Also look for Remeon's Destiny, book 1.
Sign up for my newsletter at www.jwgarrett.com and receive a free short story, plus exclusive giveaways and previews!
Join me on my writing journey!
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April 16, 2019
The Fae of Boots and Laces is a solid short story that follows the little family of Sarah, Jim, Maggie, and Albert, set just before the turn of the 20th century. Things aren’t so great for our little family, and when tragedy strikes, it seems all is lost. But the power of prayer, a little girl’s dreams, and a miracle may be just what the doctor ordered. Who knows what Santa will bring for Christmas? This one warms the heart.
May 13, 2019
Lovely short story
This story starts off as a normal historical fiction set at the end of the 19th century and s measles outbreak. Wisps of fantasy are slowly added in with talk of faeries. You will not regret buying this story which is wonderfully written by s great storyteller.
This story starts off as a normal historical fiction set at the end of the 19th century and s measles outbreak. Wisps of fantasy are slowly added in with talk of faeries. You will not regret buying this story which is wonderfully written by s great storyteller.
December 2, 2020
Delightful Christmas Tale of Hope and Miracles
The Fae of Boots and Laces tells the touching short story of a family struggling to survive in the land of milk and honey-- New York City, late 19th century. Life in the city is anything but sunshine and lollipops as Jim and Sarah struggle to provide shelter and food for their family. Their son is stricken with smallpox and his recovery becomes doubtful. Jim and Sarah come to the grim reality that a shoe cobbler cannot compete against the machines of mass production. Although despair looms over the family, daughter Maggie prays and never gives up hope that a miracle is coming.
This story is beautifully written and has a wonderful heartwarming appeal especially at Christmas. A good read for everyone.
The Fae of Boots and Laces tells the touching short story of a family struggling to survive in the land of milk and honey-- New York City, late 19th century. Life in the city is anything but sunshine and lollipops as Jim and Sarah struggle to provide shelter and food for their family. Their son is stricken with smallpox and his recovery becomes doubtful. Jim and Sarah come to the grim reality that a shoe cobbler cannot compete against the machines of mass production. Although despair looms over the family, daughter Maggie prays and never gives up hope that a miracle is coming.
This story is beautifully written and has a wonderful heartwarming appeal especially at Christmas. A good read for everyone.
September 13, 2021
A lovely short tale about tenement life in New York at the end of the 19th century. Cobbler Jim, his teacher wife Sarah, and their young children Maggie and Albert, eke out a living.
And then Albert gets smallpox - the entire family is in danger of infection.
Just when it seems that all is lost Maggie helps to save the day in a most surprising way.
Sometimes you just want to read a book that will put a smile on your face - this definitely does the job!
And then Albert gets smallpox - the entire family is in danger of infection.
Just when it seems that all is lost Maggie helps to save the day in a most surprising way.
Sometimes you just want to read a book that will put a smile on your face - this definitely does the job!
February 18, 2022
Such an endearing story. This is a brilliantly written story that will pull at your heart strings! A retelling of the classic fairy tale The Elves and the Shoemaker. This story starts as a family in New York City in the early 1900's. We have a shoemaker who is competing against the new machines. No matter how the little family scrimps and saves they just are not able to pay the bills. To add to their troubles their son contracts smallpox, He has little chance to survive. They are losing their battle against survival and will be left on the streets with a dying son. Their daughter prays for a miracle, and I too prayed with her. This is a brilliant author. More than brilliant she is an outstanding storyteller with the gift to turn her story telling skills to paper. This is a unique gift of its own. I highly recommend this novel; I hope to be able to read more of her stories and share with my children.
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